Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

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Product description

Anne Frank: a teenage girl forced into hiding – caught at the centre of the Nazi terror, and finally sent to her death. This remarkable eyewitness account describes the horror of the Nazi occupation through the eyes of a girl who was actually there. It tells how Anne and her Jewish family dodged the Nazis for two years by hiding in a secret attic in Amsterdam. Anne was doomed not to survive the war. Her family were betrayed to the Nazi soldiers, and she later died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. But until her capture, she wrote regularly in this diary, which remains one of the most important books of the 20th century. Written in that hidden attic, Anne’s diary is a remarkable story of hope and courage, and of the life one girl lived at the epicentre of world history.

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HanPW on 7 February 2011

Anne Frank Diary

I’ve read this before and it was so inspiring. I’m so interested in Anne Frank and buy and read every book I can find about her, also I have a DVD. I really feel as if I know her. This is a great book and recomend it and give it a 10 out of 10.

What kids think

Snowy18on 16 November 2017

I felt soooooo touched about it.This inspired me to keep my own beautiful diary. I wish I could meat Anne Frank. The remarkable young writer.

5out of 5

Anaelsuissaon 2 April 2016

Anne Franks diary is moving, inspirational and just plain fabulous! It truly is one of the best pieces of writing ever published. I am ALS interested in World War II and I think that Anne Frank and her family did not deserve that harsh time in an annexe and afterwards (the very sad bit) it was so sad I wanted to cry because when she wrote her last diary entry I just felt sooo sad for her because she had no idea that it was the last ever entry she would ever write in her beloved diary which she called Kitty. I wonder where Kitty is now. I think it might be in a museum at the moment. The next thing I will write is a message to the other members of the scholastic kids club who love reading and writing: We are all a team! Reading is a simple pleasure to us every day while a lot of people in the world just can’t go to school to learn how to read, and can’t enjoy the fabulous books my mind devours every single day. I know I am very talented at writing, and you are all very talented at it too, everyone! I would 100% recommend this book to anybody who enjoys reading diaries and journals, and I would also recommend it to the people in this world who still do not know the prejudice in the causes of World War II and what it did to affect Anne Frank, a legendary author whom I love and feel incredibly sorry now for. Everyone, read her diary, also if you have a school project about World War II. Anne Frank and her family were innocent Jews who did absolutely nothing of the sort to deserve such a harsh time! It was pure evil, what they did to her family; there is simply no fairness and justice! I also want to recommend some other books:there are so many that I will make a huge list:

The Daisy and the Trouble with series
The scholastic My Story series
Jacqueline wilson series.
Cathy Cassidy series.
For younger children, I would recommend What Mona Wants Mona Gets

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

5out of 5

browniesandcupcakes101on 17 November 2015

This book is amazing! I sort of understand her.
This is perfect for English lit classes and it made me realize how lucky I was to live in a safe house.

5out of 5

anna12313on 13 November 2015

it is so emotional i love the story of her and she did not deserve that

5out of 5

ReadEnjoyBooksForever24on 11 October 2015

A very good autobiography.Should read it . :)

5out of 5

James1100on 19 July 2015

The best book I ever read
I think every body who likes
Biography u should get it

5out of 5

geekgurlon 9 March 2015

This is not a book, it’s a DIARY! And I love it and to be honest, while I am reading this book I feel a little bit guilty for reading someone else’s diary. And if you found it boring, well, what do you expect? She’s been stuck in the Annexe for nearly 3 years.

5out of 5

Smothy22on 4 January 2015

This book was amazing as it was real. Anne is so inspirational because she survived living in cramped quarters. The story told is one of immense beauty and simplicity, just told word for word how she saw it. I love this book and would highly recommend it to anyone

5out of 5

AngelofDeathon 9 March 2014

Anne Frank’s narrative is amazing and inspirational.

Cheerforeverson 9 March 2014

I love this.

bookaholic202on 6 March 2014

At the start it was boring but when they go into hiding its really good.

heart29on 5 March 2014

Anne is almost my age, yet her brain is so powerful and she’s absolutely fabulous at writing. She has such a beautiful perception of the society around her, its a real pity and shame of what she had to go through, but I definitely would recommend this

5out of 5

justbecauseimnerdyon 4 March 2014

Anne is so inspiring, even so long after her death. Her amazing writing skill despite her young age and her honest exploration of herself and love makes her diary fantastic to read. It gives a lot of background knowledge to the reader about the real-life scenarios during the second world war and is a must read for every single person.

mintymoo368on 1 January 2014

This is the autobiography of a 13 year old girl who goes into hiding when the Nazis threaten, persecute and murder Jews like herself. The story is particulary touching and sad because you know it is all real and that Anne Frank and her family really did go through all of that suffering. I was hoping there would be a happy ending. Read it to find out if there is!

aquamarinebambooon 31 December 2013

Loved this book! Inspired me!

5out of 5

anastasia500on 21 June 2013

Anne Frank’s story is amazing.

queenie13on 8 March 2013

i have read this book and it is truley amazing its very emotional.

5out of 5

samcharlie123on 5 March 2013

Such a detailed account of what really happened. A great diary that has lasted for a long time – hopefully it’ll last for a lot more.

5out of 5

stupendousteenon 5 March 2013

great book. truly emotional.

5out of 5

Bookworm-mania101on 5 March 2013

Loved it!

Sherlock25on 4 March 2013

An amazing book on how Anne Frank lived in hiding for over 3 years, A story in which I will always remember and read for the rest of my life, a create diary that everyone should read

jbfan123on 10 January 2013

This book was very impressive but wasn’t my usual type. The only reason why I bought this book was for the fact that I was amazed that Anne Frank actually had the nerves to go into hiding and was a lovely little girl. She had exactly the same personality as me and I enjoys reading her life story and finding out more about her as I read on!! It was a very good book! Great,

JBfan123 xxx

4out of 5

mega3577on 3 January 2013

I’m really enjoing this book, full of humor,adventure and even romance(Peter) jaja.

5out of 5

ZZZZebraon 3 January 2013

This is one of the books that everyone must read. It is important to know about what happened to people like Anne Frank.

5out of 5

bookmadgirl27on 10 November 2012

I’am reading this at the moment and I’am loving it. I love the way she writes her diary and I feel like I’m in her shoes.

November1on 23 October 2012

I really enjoyed this…

5out of 5

Klymko100on 18 May 2012

Beautiful!!
Very trueful I see.

5out of 5

AmyXxon 7 March 2012

Great book!

kicky105on 6 March 2012

I read this book as part of a school project and loved it. Anne is very inspiring and she is so patient when she is having to be quiet and hidden. She meets lots of very interesting and strange characters and you see them through her eyes. She is the kind of person I would love to have met!

mutemath4everon 3 March 2012

A very sad book and very moving and powerful book. What makes it sad is that everyone knows what is going to happen to Ann. Still a good book to read though. I would recommend this book for ages 13+

bluebull100on 3 March 2012

it was good but a little to revealing

chloewhite33on 1 March 2012

I loved this Icouldn’t put it down at the end I cried as it ended so abruptley

superskiboyon 1 March 2012

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl is a moving true life story about a girl who is hiding from the Nazis. I found it was really good, even though I was expecting it to be boring. I finished it in 2 days!!!

sashy123on 1 March 2012

I liked this book,it drew me in from the first page. By the end of the book it felt like i really knew Anne Frank and it made me feel quite upset at all she endured in her short life.

Davrocks796on 29 February 2012

This Book/Diary is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! It tells about how life was for Jewish people, it touches your heart. I am reading this book/diary for my project.

5out of 5

sweethart184on 25 February 2012

this book is amazing. It tells you about a teenage girl in ww2. the girl keeps a diary that she got for her birthday.as she grows up she sees the changes. after they started taking people to the concentration camps they decided to hide in a secret annex. there were 7 people (with anne’s family-margot,mother.father. this book is great a lovely book but a bit sad. this book is amazing however i would recommend it to 11+ years old.

5out of 5

emz162000on 15 February 2012

it took me a while to read this book, but it was worth it!
love this book

lyroieon 23 January 2012

I loved it. I sepiley love pages 19 to 20.

5out of 5

kizziefizzyon 10 September 2011

this is a true story about a jewish girl during the holocaust it is very very good

5out of 5

TeganBrownieXDon 19 May 2011

I just bought this book today! It looks so intresting, I’ve been wanting to read this for such a long time about five years! Finally I have it, I can’t wait to start it. I shall be reading all through the night! Eeeep I’m so exciting to read it :D I have it right beside me now, it’s such a beautiful sight.. After reading all the reviews I’m even more excited about reading it, YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYY! I know I will love it and treasure it forever and ever.

doctortiffanyon 14 March 2011

asome i could not put it but some of the condishon i would not like at all scary but cool

anna609on 5 March 2011

AWESOME! I COULDNT PUT IT DOWN

5out of 5

07sharyaon 3 March 2011

really, really sad, it really shows how awful world war two was, even if you escaped the nazi’s

5out of 5

gethion 3 March 2011

It’s a very moving book! I can’t belive how mean some people could be back then.

5out of 5

fizzpop01on 3 March 2011

this book really good but it was also sad because of all the lifes that was lost

5out of 5

funky11on 3 March 2011

this really helped me in my project

Lolo95on 1 March 2011

This is a sad book that made me think and feel about peoples feelings.

5out of 5

Anne6on 28 February 2011

i love anne frank this book is very moving it realy shows what life was like int he war!

fifi21on 20 January 2011

i read this book one evening and the way she written the words made me feel as though i was with her.very touching.

5out of 5

Akamoion 11 January 2011

It was ok but a bit boring it was really intresting to find out what it was like to be Jewish during the war.

3out of 5

monkeysbananason 6 May 2010

An amazing book which should definitely be read!
Along with being educational it can show you a lot about life as a teenager!
Would be especially good for older girls to read.

4out of 5

ilovebooks19on 16 April 2010

I have read her diary. It is very very good. I love Anne Frank!!

5out of 5

rory27on 2 April 2010

It is very moving but very good . I love it lots . I think its a great story personly.BUY IT!

5out of 5

hatmanon 18 January 2010

Its so sad but interesting. i love finding out about all the things that happened in the war. its a very touching book and i would rate it 4/5.

4out of 5

janeloveon 7 January 2010

boring 1 have star

1out of 5

ilovebooks15on 6 September 2009

This book is very emotional. There is love between Peter and Anne; the boredom and frustration of beeing shut up in a small space with 7 others and the horrible fear of being caught. Her diary makes you feel lucky and you can’t even begin to imagine living the way she did. It is interesting to read about Anne’s thoughts whilst she is hidden away from the world.

kaidybabe10on 20 August 2009

i sooooooooooooo want to read this book !

Ben05on 6 June 2009

The Diary of Anne Frank is a tremendous book.
Anne writes about her wartime experiences as they happen.
A marvellous piece of writing. If I had the chance, I would give it 4.5/5, however because it is either 4/5 or 5/5, I must go for 5/5!

5out of 5

funkychickon 11 April 2009

This book is just remarkable! that is why reading is my fave hobby!

5out of 5

Lolaloo1on 28 January 2009

Very moving story. It really gives you a taste of what it was like for people in the war. Very sad ending which really gets you but a great read which is also educational.

Mad4ponieson 19 December 2008

I have not read this but really , really want to. i heard about it in jacky wilson’s book secrets.